The IRFU have confirmed that the Ireland Club international squad are to play two games against the Scotland Clubs in February. The annual series will be contested at Myreside Stadium, Edinburgh on Friday, February 1, and Energia Park in Donnybrook on Friday, February 8.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will open the IRFU 'Spirit of Rugby' Conference in January. Honoured with several Coach of the Year awards in 2018, Joe's experience as a school teacher and coach of young players will bring an insightful opening to what promises to be an informative and educational day.

The competition organisers have today selected Edenderry RFC as the host venue for the All-Ireland Junior Cup final on Saturday, January 26. The game will kick off at 2.30pm with defending champions Ashbourne facing either Enniscorthy or Wicklow.